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Do Disney employees get discount on food?

Generally, Cast Members receive a discount at the Quick Service Restaurants all throughout the year. Some of the Table Service Restaurants that are not busy often, like those at the resorts, offer a discount all year round as well.



Yes, Disney employees (officially called "Cast Members") receive a variety of food discounts, but the specifics depend on the location and time of year. Generally, Cast Members receive a 20% discount at most table-service restaurants and select quick-service locations throughout Walt Disney World and Disneyland. During "Holiday Celebration" periods (typically late autumn through early winter), this discount often increases to 40% at many locations to show appreciation for their work during the busiest season. However, these discounts usually exclude alcohol, and some high-demand or third-party operated restaurants in areas like Disney Springs or Downtown Disney may offer lower discounts or none at all. Cast Members must present their valid Main Entrance Pass or Company ID at the time of purchase to receive the savings, and they often have access to "Cast-only" cafeterias behind the scenes where meals are significantly subsidized.

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Discounts may be subject to block-out dates, limitations, and may vary in discount amount. To qualify for discounts, you must be a current, active, or retired Cast Member.

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If the Employee has more than three (3) eligible dependents, the Employee may be permitted to admit more than three (3) Guests at a time. Please note that Guests under the age of three (3) do not require an admission ticket to enter a Disney Theme Park.

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Free Theme Park Entry is Top Cast Member Perk Whether they are working directly in one of the parks or they're at one of the resort hotels or Disney-owned shops in Downtown Disney or Disney Springs, they receive a pass that will allow them to enter any of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks for free.

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How much does a Walt Disney World Cast Member make? As of Sep 24, 2023, the average hourly pay for a Walt Disney World Cast Member in the United States is $16.79 an hour.

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Whether you're planning a visit to a Disney destination in the U.S.A. or on the seas, active or retired members of the U.S. Military, or their spouses (with valid and active U.S. military IDs), can take advantage of specially priced tickets.

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Complimentary Tickets for eligible employees/retirees can be found at CompAdmission.disney.com. Print or save the eTicket to be used. Simply go to MyDisneyExperience.com on a computer or mobile device. If you don't already have a My Disney Experience® account, create one and log in.

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The Disney Look is a classic look that is clean, natural, polished and professional, and avoids “cutting edge” trends or extreme styles. It is designed with our costumed and non-costumed Cast Members in mind.

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You probably already knew that every Cast Member must wear a certain costume, but did you know that there are some strict rules regarding those uniforms? Disney Cast Members are only allowed to keep a certain number of costumes in their possession at a time.

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In his later years, Walt Disney was a chain-smoker who rarely visited Disneyland without a cigarette in his hand. Because he didn't want to put the cigarette down, the legend goes, he would point out the landmarks with two fingers. By echoing his actions, todays cast members are following his lead.

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Complimentary Tickets If you are at Walt Disney World Resort, you will have the opportunity to earn additional complimentary One-Day Park Hopper tickets so you can enjoy the parks with your family and friends, too. After working your first 150 hours, you'll earn your first set of complimentary tickets.

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Although Disney has competitive programs like the Disney College Program, many locals and Disney-lovers alike are easily able to land a position with the company as long as they have the proper experience. The hiring process is like that of many other theme park jobs.

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It's rumored that Tink gets paid around $500 per flight across the Magic Kingdom's sky, which isn't bad for 30 seconds of work, if you ask us.

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If a Cast Member has friends or family coming to stay on-site but is not planning on staying at the resort with them, Cast Members can still get up to 40% for their friends and family. Cast Members can also receive up to 50% off at Aulani in Hawaii.

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Spouses/domestic partners may use their Spouse/Domestic Partner Pass to admit Guests into the parks with or without the presence of the Employee or Retiree. Spouses/domestic partners may not admit themselves into an eligible Disney Theme Park after the Employee or Retiree has already entered the park with Guest(s).

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As the Cast Member/Employee, you must enter first by touching your Self-Admission Pass to the main entrance touch point. Your One-Day Park Hopper® Guest Tickets are subject to Company designated block-out dates.

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